This collection documents one of the largest and most active American Legion nurses' posts: the Helen Fairchild Nurses' Post
No. 412 of Philadelphia. In its heyday, the Fairchild Post engaged in a multitude of community activities, and enjoyed a large
membership base. These files provide a glimpse of the long and eventful history of the Post, beginning in 1919 and continuing
to 1989.

title

American Legion. Helen Fairchild Nurses' Post No. 412 records

creator

American Legion. Helen Fairchild Nurses Post No. 412.

id

PU-N.MC 39

repository

University of Pennsylvania Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing

extent

2.25 linear feet

inclusive date

1919-1989

bulk date

abstract/scope/contents

This collection documents one of the largest and most active American Legion nurses' posts: the Helen Fairchild Nurses' Post
No. 412 of Philadelphia. In its heyday, the Fairchild Post engaged in a multitude of community activities, and enjoyed a large
membership base. These files provide a glimpse of the long and eventful history of the Post, beginning in 1919 and continuing
to 1989.